Ben was over recently for a wine tasting and suggested it might be time to drink this up. Absolutely lovely, resolved, excellent acidity and freshness, dark, faintly herbal, tobacco, dark fruit. This is indeed ready. No overt tannin. Nothing tired or fading. Just at peak, soft, expressive, and mature. Really enjoyable.
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Not expecting much, but quite nice. Expressive nose, smooth finish. Plenty of fruit and tannin is minimal. More oak than I'm used to but not oppressive.
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12/30/2020 - norsktorsk wrote: 93 Points
This is great right now,
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6/23/2018 - Eric Likes this wine: 92 Points
Ben was over recently for a wine tasting and suggested it might be time to drink this up. Absolutely lovely, resolved, excellent acidity and freshness, dark, faintly herbal, tobacco, dark fruit. This is indeed ready. No overt tannin. Nothing tired or fading. Just at peak, soft, expressive, and mature. Really enjoyable.
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5/14/2018 - BRR wrote:
Not going to rate this, as I think it was slightly cooked. Bought from winebid, so no clue on provenance. Slightly pruney with a gritty palate feel.
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4/15/2015 - ndt wrote: 89 Points
Not expecting much, but quite nice. Expressive nose, smooth finish. Plenty of fruit and tannin is minimal. More oak than I'm used to but not oppressive.
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9/6/2011 - mlawren1 wrote: 89 Points
Bit rough, tannins haven't really faded. Some nice flavors of cherries and currants come out after awhile, but roughness never fades.
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